The mission of OCH Conservation Foundation is to enhance diverse wildlife habitats, strengthen critical connections with nature, and preserve Northern Virginia’s unparalleled rural landscape. As development pressure increases across our region, protecting this land has never been more urgent.
On Friday, October 9, from 8–10 a.m., explore a beautiful farm near Atoka, Virginia, with Virginia Working Landscapes Biodiversity Technician Christopher Rademacher.
As we walk through the farm’s grassland, wetland, and riverine ecosystems, we’ll look for migrating birds, discover native plants and wildlife, and take in the colorful beauty of the Virginia landscape in autumn.
From falling leaves to late-blooming flowers, there’s plenty to see this time of year—and you’ll have the chance to learn more about the biodiversity that makes these working landscapes so special.
Friday, October 9
8–10 a.m.
Farm near Atoka, VA
Guided by Christopher Rademacher, VWL Biodiversity Technician
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Register through Eventbrite. Specific location details and additional information will be provided to registered participants.
Bull Run Mountain Farm, a 201-acre property in Virginia’s Hunt Country, has been permanently protected from development through a conservation easement held by the Land Trust of Virginia.
The property was once threatened with a six-lot residential subdivision that would have dramatically changed this important stretch of open countryside. Through a community-led effort, the property was instead preserved as a single farm, protecting its scenic views, mature tree lines, open fields, and important wildlife habitat.
The preservation of Bull Run Mountain Farm was made possible through a community-wide effort, with local residents, landowners, and conservation-minded supporters coming together to protect this special property.
Today, the entire property remains under permanent conservation easement, with no future subdivision permitted. The farm has since been sold to a family committed to caring for the land and carrying forward its agricultural and rural character.
Bull Run Mountain Farm is a powerful example of what can happen when a community comes together to protect the landscapes that define Virginia’s countryside—and ensure they remain intact for generations to come.
This publication serves as a valuable tool for landowners, offering expert contacts, program listings, and guidance on managing the unique challenges of rural property stewardship. Each participating organization contributed its own insights and expertise, resulting in a resource designed to benefit both long-time residents and newcomers alike.
Few people embodied Virginia’s Hunt Country traditions and commitment to conservation quite like Malcolm Matheson III. Known for his decades of leadership with the Orange County Hounds (OCH), Matheson was a master horseman and outdoorsman whose generosity, humor, mentorship, and love of Hunt Country left a lasting mark on the community.
Development is accelerating across our region. Once open land is lost, it’s gone for good.
Your support helps conserve open space, protect wildlife habitat, and preserve the natural character of Virginia’s countryside.
From working farms to critical ecosystems, every acre protected today ensures this landscape endures for generations to come.
© OCH Conservation Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization • EIN: 83-3910834
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